Leclerc vs the Red Bulls and ‘Baku Syndrome’ – What To Watch For in the Azerbaijan GP


From a second chance from pole position for Charles Leclerc to two old rivals side-by-side, and from progress for McLaren to multiple opportunities for the race to be turned on its head, Chris Medland highlights some key areas to look out for when the lights go out at the Baku City Circuit on Sunday…
1. Can Leclerc convert?
Red Bull entered the Azerbaijan race weekend as the dominant team with three pole positions and three wins from the opening three rounds of 2023. But that run came to an end on Friday when Charles Leclerc took pole – his third in a row in Baku.
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